Declan McKenna

Declan McKenna made a name for himself in 2015 with his ultra-catchy debut single “Brazil”. At the tender age of 16, the young Briton produced a political track denouncing corruption within FIFA. Obsessed with Bowie and with an attitude reminiscent of the Libertines and Jamie T., Declan McKenna had until then only released a few songs online, mixing luminous indie pop with lo-fi textures. This first viral success won him the Emerging Talent Award at the Glastonbury Festival and a contract with Columbia the same year. Her talent for strong melodies and willingness to tackle social and political issues also featured on her debut album ‘What Do You Think About the Car?’ (2017), which shot up the charts in both the UK and the US. His next album, ‘Zeros’, released in 2020, explored glam rock sounds and reached number two in the UK charts. On his third studio album, Declan McKenna entered a new era in his songwriting career. What Happened To The Beach? is a more personal album that focuses on joy. The first two singles from the album, ‘Nothing Works’ and ‘Sympathy’, are little nuggets that bode well for what’s to come.